Drive time to Mercedita International Airport (PSE)

Mercedita International Airport (PSE / TJPS) is a medium-sized airport serving Ponce, Puerto Rico. It sits 29 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 6,904 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is MAZ (Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport), 42 miles north-west.

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Distance
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by road
Leave now, arrive
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at the terminal
Domestic
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before departure
International
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before departure

Alternatives

Other airports near PSE

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

PSE at a glance

IATA code
PSE
ICAO code
TJPS
Serving
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Elevation
29 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
6,904 ft
Coordinates
18.0083, -66.5630
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from PSE

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from PSE, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like PSE, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to PSE

How long does it take to drive to PSE?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Mercedita International Airport.

What is the airport code for Ponce?

Mercedita International Airport uses the IATA code PSE and the ICAO code TJPS. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 29 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near PSE?

Within 200 miles: MAZ (42 mi), SIG (43 mi), SJU (47 mi), BQN (50 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from PSE?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to PSE. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.